Cantharellus stramineus
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Cantharellaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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A fungal mushroom in the Cantharellaceae family, found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR,
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
VERY TOXIC
Jack-O'-Lantern Mushroom
Omphalotus olearius
Antonio Abbatiello
Safe
Cantharellus stramineus
Cantharellus stramineus
Jack-O'-Lantern Mushroom: True knife-like gills, grows in clusters on wood/stumps, glows in the dark, orange throughout.
Cantharellus stramineus: Blunt forked ridges (not true gills), grows singly from soil, apricot/fruity smell, solid flesh.
References (1)
- efta-online.org, Edible Fungi of Tropical Africa, Jardin botanique Meise
